Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-10
PARNA SSUS.

The SWelterlng heat has driven TO our noun
tain resorts large crowd of fugitives from the
| torrid atmosphere OF their homes. The beauti-
full cottages at Stribling Springs hidden be-
| hind leafy screens and sheltered from the noon.
day glare by the empowering trees are crowd
| ed. The large hotel building has egely room
| occupied with guests.
| A large and congenial company are ea Toying
| the repose and quiet of this noted rsso and
among the number are few invaids VIII , hi ave
experienced great improvement since heir
| sojourn there, Since my last report of arr walls
at this resort the following guests have re5 ter
| ed: J. II. Airey, D. N. Fry, D. l.. Hopman, Mss
| Belle Kirsh, W. H. Tutwiler and P. Wheeler,
of Milnesville, D. II. Bear, of Burke's Mill; j.
w. Carroll, S. Miller. and Mrs. r. Whitmore,
of Mt. Crawford; D. NJ. Ellis, and S. Steele,
| of Thinking Spring; D. Gilkeson, OF Stovei's
Shop; 3. A. Huffman and wife, of st. Joseph
Mo-; L. Rogers. OF Cross Keys; Il. W. Mich el
of Goodies MILL E. Turk. Of Newport; Col r.
Turk, of Messy Creek, and Misses Hofma ].
Smart, - White, and A. Lee Knowle E.
Sheppard, B. f. Terry, of your city.
The cottages at "W oodell'' are nearly l &C.
cupied and the sojourners at this ia orite
| health giving fountain are enjoying Sc lson of
unbounded pleasure.
After an interval OIL years, Rev. J. H Waugh
has been returned for the second time as presi-
ding elder in charge of the Rockingham dis
trict of the Methodist E. Church South. He is
now making his second round of the district,
and on the 30th and 3lst ult., conducted quar-
terly meeting services at this charge This
eminent divine is one of the able officers of this
great wing of methodism and is held in high
esteem by the rank and file of this portion of
that influential religious organization of the
church South that Iaarshalls under it's banner
900 followers.
The exercises of the Sunday School OF the NJ.
E. Church South, at this place on last Sunday
were very interesting-the programme consist
| ing of music, addresses and Rotations was
beautifully and faithfully executed. The day
was set apart as Missionary Day." and for sew
eral weeks the children were busy soliciting
| contributions for their missionary offering;
| they were literally encouraged and gladly did
| they share part in the hope that their offering
may assist in displaying the bleeding cross''
Fwhere the golden gates of day" "Open on ths
palmy East" The members of 'Loch Willow"
Sunday School with their pastor spent apleas.
ant day recently at Stribling Springs.
The Trustees OF Union Presby terian church
have been instructed to purchase % acres of
land adjoining the church lot upon which
dwelling house will be erected for the pastor.
The death ofMr. Randolph Carroll, that.oc-
CURED few weeks ago at his residence
Mt Scion, removes one of Our oldest citizens,
deceased was supposed to be aged about 81
years, Rev. R. Q. Walker conducted the funeral
services, the remains were inferred at Mt.Zior.
Many taxpayers of our district are under THO
impression that the deputy treasurer will Inc
dulge them until the lst September, this is
fatal mistake. The County Treasurer is order
ed to settle with the Auditor by that time, our
la,,; >oI,Iir ri, Nv
swink mas kindly notified those that have not
paid to meet him at the different preincts. and
it is hoped the request viii be promptly obey
ed if not, the "fur will f1y' further indulg-
ence can not and will not be given.
Many of our farmers have lost great portion
of their oats crop, having been damaged by the
recent and frequent rains. We are having very
seasonable weather which give promise of
large yield of corn and az abundant pasturage.
The farmers are in good spirits and complain
only OF the low figures in wheat.
The mountains west of US are visited daily By
large parties in search ofhrck leberries. ali re-
turn heavily freighted with fne berries and
"snake yarns' are very numerous.
Mr.. James Watson and wife. of Mt. Sidney,
visited their relatives Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Wright. OF this place last week. Mr.. Watson
and wife will leave shortly to take charge of a
dourishing school at Floyd G. a.
Mr., Thomas McFall and family, of Hume,
Illinois, have returned hsme after enjoying
brief visit among relatives and friends OF Viz
gina and Maryland.
The residence of Mr.. Arthur Dudley, near
Schutferlie's Mill, was visited last week during
the absence of the family by tramp, after g
thorough inspection of the promises his left
| without appropriating any thing, as nothing is
missed
Miss Eva Hite, of Churchville and the attrac-
tive grand daughter of the late DR.. Joseph Will
son. left last week for Oakland, California. her
| father, Mr.. VIM. Rite, whom she has not seen
for fifteen years, is successfully engaged in
business in that port OF the "Golden State"
Rev. r. NJ. futile and family, of Montgomery
City, Mo, are en- route to Virginia. and will
ttarry IN our vicinity for the benefit of Mrs
Tuttle's health.
| Mr.. John E. Whitmore and wife have retern
| ed to your city from visit to relatives here,
Mr.. w. is associated with Harry Gait & Co..
a native of this county, and in wide circle OF
acquaintance is accounted reliable and sue
cessful business man.